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3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land

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Between January and October of 2021, 79,289 vacant lots were sold in the 100 largest U.S. From the value in planning ahead to the importance of flexibility as well as the concerns involved with clearing land, here’s what you should keep in mind before buying. metro areas, highlighting a 32.4% Doing the research beforehand.

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Can Single-Family Zoning Be Meaningfully Reversed?

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Can Single-Family Zoning Be Meaningfully Reversed? Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:19. Single-family only zoning has long been the smart bomb NIMBYs and municipalities used to keep out developments that would add density, multifamily, and “those people” of a different race, ethnicity, or class from moving into their neighborhoods.

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan

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Housing Economists Weigh in on Biden’s Housing Plan. Fri, 04/02/2021 - 09:15. President Biden’s recently unveiled $2 trillion infrastructure plan will set aside $213 billion for affordable housing. Realtor.com chief economist says it’s an ambitious plan, noting that this is both good and bad. cbroderick. That will help.".

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Denver's Supply of Housing Is Estimated to Be Short by Tens of Thousands of Units. Why Not Build More Accessory Dwelling Units?

Pro Builder

Between 2010 and 2021, the city issued construction permits for just 393 ADUs, which is roughly 33 permits each year. The highest number of permits issued in one year was in 2019, when 71 permits were issued. There’s only one problem, according to ADU advocates: Too few of the units are being built.

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Sacramento Torn as Lawmakers Attempt to Rezone Single-Family Lots

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 10:28. Only permitting new multifamily developments on single-family lots is the most recent move by Sacramento lawmakers meant to address the housing shortage, but it’s expected to make little impact. Planning + Development. Sacramento Torn as Lawmakers Attempt to Rezone Single-Family Lots. cbroderick.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Each county (including Baltimore City) must prepare a recycling plan that addresses how the jurisdiction will achieve its mandatory recycling rate. Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020.

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Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home

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So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. The number of occupants and their needs or comfort zone should consider doing the design. Planning Your Space. For the planning, some regulations are observed. Set a Budget.